Go on a Goat Adventure
By Cementina Verge

Nothing lifts the spirits quite like an outing through a forest, except perhaps being accompanied by a herd of adorable goats. 

Such a charming and unforgettable experience is possible in Washington Depot, courtesy of Got Your Goat, LLC, whose motto is “Our Goats Spread Joy.”

“They really do,” says owner and caregiver Kristen Gill. “Goats are naturally playful and inquisitive creatures. They love to follow the leader and stick together, which makes them ideal hiking companions, especially for children.”

Gill opened the business in 2020 after losing her job during the Covid pandemic. Since then, her herd has grown to about 70, consisting of mostly Nigerian dwarf goats.

In addition to guided nature hikes, the Got Your Goat herd fulfills its joyful mission by traveling year round in the “Goatmobile”—from Philadelphia to Boston—visiting senior centers, schools, and parties. 

It also hosts various Litchfield County events, including spring celebrations. This year, the farm will host three egg hunts, on Palm Sunday (the Sunday before Easter), Good Friday, and the day before Easter.

Hunts begin at 10 am (tickets are available through Eventbrite or via the Got Your Goat Facebook page) and take place on the farm’s ten acres, located behind the 1930s farmhouse at 59 Wheaton Road. Look for the mailbox with a goat weathervane atop and the goats rushing to greet you at the gate.